[Letter from I. H. Kempner to Henry Sayles, September 23, 1908]

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Letter from I. H. Kempner to Henry Sayles discussing Kemp's resignation and Sayles beginning as president of a company. Kempner discusses how he thinks Sayles may appease the stockholders by issuing dividends.

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[1] p. ; 29 cm.

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Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967 September 23, 1908.

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Letter from I. H. Kempner to Henry Sayles discussing Kemp's resignation and Sayles beginning as president of a company. Kempner discusses how he thinks Sayles may appease the stockholders by issuing dividends.

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[1] p. ; 29 cm.

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  • September 23, 1908

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Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967. [Letter from I. H. Kempner to Henry Sayles, September 23, 1908], letter, September 23, 1908; (https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth1156385/: accessed March 26, 2025), University of North Texas Libraries, The Portal to Texas History, https://texashistory.unt.edu; crediting Hardin-Simmons University Library.

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